Púka the day after treatment
We're not entirely sure why, as of yet. It was in some measure gastro, and had his red blood cell count worrying elevated. I don't regret taking him to the emergency veterinary hospital, because it was so clearly warranted. He was on the verge of needing to stay there. He is doing better now because of the fluids and antibiotics that he's on now.
I've been whistling in the dark over the cost, but he needs to go in again on 22 May for a follow-up (he can't work without a clean bill of health), and I simply can't afford it, especially as I'm moving at the end of the month.
If it were me, I'd suck it up and deal, and not ask for help. But with it being Púka--I can't leave him hanging. He means too much to me, and works too hard, for that. So I have to swallow my pride.
If anyone wants proof of the need, I'll happily send a PDF of the billing. I'm hoping that the check for the rent deposit really is being held until the first!
Thank you for listening.
Edited to add:
I blanked on putting in my paypal. Thanks for the head's up, broths!
lorelei at roadrunner dot com
Thu May 22, 2014 at 11:21 AM PT: We just got home from the vet, and Pùka was cleared to work again!
Unfortunately, his heart murmur has changed from a 2/6 to a 3/6. It's gotten worse, and it's verified that the change wasn't just from him feeling unwell. We're now pretty positive that it was the opposite. It hasn't spread or moved, though, so it could be worse!